Overview
Tha Muang Solar Power Plant is an 8 MW operational solar PV facility in Thailand, owned by SSE-PV7 Project. It contributes to the country's renewable energy capacity under the Alternative Energy Development Plan.
Tha Muang Solar Power Plant is an operational solar photovoltaic facility located in Thailand, with a capacity of 8 MW. The plant is owned by SSE-PV7 Project and is part of Thailand's growing solar energy sector, which benefits from the country's high solar irradiation levels. The facility operates under Thailand's Alternative Energy Development Plan (AEDP), which aims to increase renewable energy share to 30% by 2037. Solar PV is a key technology in this plan, with feed-in tariffs and tax incentives supporting project development. The 8 MW scale places Tha Muang in the small-to-medium category for utility-scale solar in Thailand. Environmentally, the plant contributes to reducing greenhouse gas emissions and supports Thailand's energy security. Solar PV has minimal operational emissions, though land use and visual impact are considerations. The facility's location in Kanchanaburi Province benefits from consistent sunlight, maximizing energy generation.
Environmental context
Thailand's tropical climate provides high solar irradiation, making solar PV a viable renewable energy source. The Tha Muang plant's location in a rural area minimizes land-use conflicts, though solar farms can affect local ecosystems. Proper siting and design help mitigate impacts on biodiversity.
Frequently asked questions
Tha Muang Solar Power Plant is located in Kanchanaburi Province, Thailand, at coordinates 13.8731 N, 99.5024 E.
The plant has an installed capacity of 8 megawatts (MW), making it a small-to-medium scale solar PV facility.
The plant is owned by SSE-PV7 Project, a project company involved in solar energy development in Thailand.
Thailand's Alternative Energy Development Plan (AEDP) targets 30% renewable energy by 2037, with feed-in tariffs and tax incentives for solar PV projects.
Solar PV generates electricity with no operational emissions, but land use and visual impacts are considerations. Proper siting can minimize ecological disruption.